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Antitrust - District of Columbia
4
Band 4
What the team is known for

White & Case LLP is renowned for its accomplished representation in complex mergers, civil and criminal litigation and government investigations. Notable strength in defending international cartel cases. Particularly well regarded for its representation of clients in the life sciences and pharmaceutical sectors. Able to draw upon the support of its global network in providing a comprehensive service. Particularly well suited to handling litigation at the cross-section of intellectual property and antitrust.

Work Highlights

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  • White & Case LLP defended Vanderbilt University in an antitrust class action alleging major US universities unlawfully conspired to restrain student financial aid.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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J Mark Gidley
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J Mark Gidley
1
Band 1

Mark Gidley is chair of the firm's global antitrust practice. He handles a wide array of matters covering merger clearance, class action litigation and huge cartel investigations. He is particularly noted for his skills as a trial lawyer, regularly handling high-stakes cases in the US as well as appearing in trials and hearings overseas.

"Mark Gidley is an excellent litigator. He anticipates the steps correctly and the moves. He is very creative."

"Mark is analytical and very sharp."

Christopher Curran
3
Christopher Curran
3
Band 3

Christopher Curran is an experienced litigator noted for his trial skills and able to turn his hand to sophisticated antitrust litigation. He is particularly noted for his cartel enforcement work.

"Christopher is so responsive."

Eric Grannon
4
Eric Grannon
4
Band 4

Eric Grannon is noted for his trial skills, representing pharmaceutical sector clients in complex antitrust litigation. He has particular experience defending pay-for-delay allegations.

"Eric is knowledgeable and easy to work with."

"Eric is a very good pharmaceutical lawyer."

Rebecca Farrington
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Rebecca Farrington
4
Band 4

Rebecca Farrington has a broad antitrust practice, which sees her advise on both litigation and merger review. She is well placed to advise on multijurisdictional matters.

"Rebecca has incredible knowledge of the agencies."

George L Paul
5
George L Paul
5
Band 5

George Paul is noted for his expert representation of clients in complex regulatory investigations, merger reviews and litigation.

"George's knowledge of trends both in the US and globally helps him predict where agencies are going."

"George is a seasoned antitrust practitioner who is very practical in his approach and extremely sophisticated in his ability to understand and navigate the regulatory process."

Peter Carney
5
Peter Carney
5
Band 5

Peter Carney is particularly noted for his handling of cartel matters as well as litigation concerning alleged product hopping and switching strategies in the pharmaceutical sector.

"Peter is very knowledgeable and he has very practical solutions to issues that arise."

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Antitrust

Rebecca Farrington
4
Rebecca Farrington
4
Band 4
George L Paul
5
George L Paul
5
Band 5
Antitrust: Litigation Specialists

J Mark Gidley
1
J Mark Gidley
1
Band 1
Christopher Curran
3
Christopher Curran
3
Band 3
Eric Grannon
4
Eric Grannon
4
Band 4
Peter Carney
5
Peter Carney
5
Band 5